PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £27,600 - £33,900 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Flexible working will be discussed at offer stage.
Purpose of the role
The BBC East Midlands region covers the biggest and best stories from the counties of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland. We are a multi‑platform newsroom with a digital‑first approach, aiming to maximise impact across radio, online and TV. The role primarily involves newsreading, but as a multi‑platform journalist you will tell stories across radio, online, TV and social media. On the newsreading side you will be the voice of news in Derby, one of the BBC’s most successful local radio stations. You will also sit within the local story team in Derby, working cross‑platform to ensure your content has maximum impact across the BBC.
Your key responsibilities and impact
* Finding original stories and thinking creatively how to tell them across each of our platforms
* Reading radio bulletins across our local output
* Building a strong knowledge of the patch and our audiences
* Being a self‑starter who can work independently under pressure and motivate others
* Very strong on‑air voice and engaging personality
* Good news judgement and understanding of editorial guidelines
* Excellent writing that translates well for radio, online and TV
* Track record of generating ideas for news programmes and services
* Good understanding of BBC Local priorities for audience growth
Desired but Not Required
* Knowledge of the editorial area
* Full driving licence
Benefits
* Fair pay and flexible benefits, including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35‑hour working week, 25 days annual leave with an option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym membership
* Excellent career and professional development
* Support in your working life, including flexible working which can be discussed at any point during the application, selection or offer stage
* A values‑based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief.
Disability confident
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